Social Emotional Development: A Booklet for Kansas Families

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A child’s early development builds a foundation for later learning. The purpose of this booklet is to introduce families to some of the skills, called developmental milestones, that children develop and the order in which they happen. A sampling of ideas to help develop these skills is found in the following pages. Children develop differently, even in the same family. Two children, side by side, will not necessarily have the same skills at the same time. This booklet has been complied to provide information on the development of social and emotional skills in young children and is intended for use by Kansas families. This booklet weaves a common thread of understanding related to what social and emotional development looks like in early childhood. Suggested Use of This Booklet: • As a starting point for conversations about the development of children. • As a guide for families to help support their child’s development through suggested activities.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with ELG family family engagement development Order from KPIRC kindergarten early childhood social emotional skills social emotional development social development toddlers infant development on March 09, 2012 #


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Infants of Depressed Mothers Living in Poverty: Opportunities to Identify and Serve

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More than half of all infants living in poverty have a mother suffering from depression. Urban Institute Fellow Olivia Golden discusses the dangers and developmental risks these babies and toddlers face. While depression is treatable, many poor mothers do not receive care. But opportunities do exist, Golden explains, to identify these depressed mothers and connect them to help and support.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with depression infant mental health social emotional development social emotional skills social development social/emotional social learning on February 10, 2011 #

Making Life Easier: Bedtime and Naptime

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any families find bedtime and naptime to be a challenge for them and their children.When a young child is sleeping, her body is busy developing new brain cells needed for her physical, mental and emotional development. Parents also need to feel rested in order to be nurturing and responsive to their growing and active young children. Here are a few proven tips for making bedtimes and naptimes easier for parents and children.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with sleep naptime mental health social emotional skills on November 30, 2010 #

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